Colonel Walker's Alaska solo camping trip described
Col W A Walker USAF ret brother of Charles Walker of Gladewater recounts a summer journey to the Naknek River and Wood River wilderness. He flies via Elmendorf to King Salmon then Lake Kulik, camps a week, fishes seven king salmon, and writes of solitude, nature sounds, and a longing fulfilled.
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Gladewater
Mirror
Walker
Shreveport
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Filson
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Naknek
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Naknek River
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Dillingham
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Lake Kulik
Grant’s River
Jack Smeaton
Flying Service
Gloria
Alaska Camp Diary of a Fisherman Bill Reklaw
The narrator describes a multi site Alaska trip camping near a lake with rain, bears, and wildlife. He details tent setup, food handling, and a challenging Lake Creek rainbow trout and grayling fishing plan that yields modest catches and teaches late-season limits. He concludes with travel back to Fairbanks and plans for future writing.
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Lake Creek
Lake Kulik
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March Afb
California
Reklaw
ETSU and Northwestern State face season opener in Shreveport
ETSU and Northwestern State meet at the Fairgrounds in Shreveport for a season opener. Northwestern State relies on a strong kicking unit led by Randy Walker who booted 53 points last season and averaged 41.4 yards per punt. ETSU, once worried about kicking, now boasts a bright kicking crew after a strong final scrimmage led by Ernest Hawkins.
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England
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Waco University
Ray Hawkins
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McNeese
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Fox
Chute doggin added to Huntsville prison rodeo lineup
The 42nd annual Texas Prison Rodeo in Huntsville will feature chute dogging as a new event for convict cowboys. Goree Cowgirls return for a second year as 39 cowboys chase the all around title behind defending champ Harry Southerland. The rodeo runs each October Sunday with multiple events and a Hard Money contest offering prizes, while ticket info is available via the Rodeo Ticket Office and local stores.
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Texas
E. H
Hoot) Crawford
Rodeo Arena
Goree
Harry Southerland
Fort Worth
Southerland
Rodeo
Box
Foley’s
Houston
Sears
Louisiana
Roosevelt Quote on Judging Public Servants
The quotation from Theodore Roosevelt urges not judging public servants by a single act and warns against attacking those who are merely the occasions of disasters rather than their cause. The remark reflects a measured view of accountability in public life.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Punt Pass & Kick entries open for Gladewater event
Registration for the 1973 Punt Pass & Kick contest continues in Gladewater co sponsored by the Kiwanis Club and Davidson Ford Sales. Open to eight to thirteen year olds with no body contact. Contestants compete in punting passing and kicking with judging based on distance and accuracy. Registration at Davidson Ford Sales East Broadway. Competition set for Saturday morning September 29 at Bear Stadium Gladewater.
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Davidson Ford Sales
East Broadway
Bear Stadium
A Plentiful Supply Boston
Arthur D. Little Inc reports mapped reserves of 1.6 trillion tons of coal in the United States with about half recoverable by current tech. They estimate another 1.6 trillion tons may yet be undiscovered, noting 59 percent of coal mined is used to generate electricity.
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Arthur D. Little, Inc
United States
Notable Diet and Self-Help Books of the Era
A nonfiction roundup cites popular diet and self-help titles such as Dr. Atkins Revolution, Atkins The Joy of Sex Comfort Laughing All the Way Howar Sybil Schreiber Weight Watchers Program Cookbook Nidetch Diet. The collection highlights mass-market guidance shaping wellness trends.
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Dr. Atkins
Atkins
Howar
Sybil
Schreiber
Nidetch
Cowboys Dolphins Clash Sets Tone For Season Opener
Dallas (3-2) hosts Miami (4-1-1) in Texas Stadium for the final tuneup before Super Bowl VIII hopefuls. Staubach to start, Morton in reserve. Landry and Shula lead two Hall of Fame era teams in a marquee preseason showcase.
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al Wisk
Tom Landry
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Landry
Shula
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Roger Staubach
Craig Morton
Staubach
Morton
Lee Roy Jordan
Walt Garrison
Garrision
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Keep Your Fish Fresh and Enjoyable Its Tips
Austin readers learn practical fish handling to preserve freshness and flavor. Kill the catch promptly, store in shade or iced coolers, clean thoroughly, pack with ice if available, drain melted water, or wrap in damp materials if ice is unavailable. Use fish quickly at peak quality.
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